April 6, 2007

• ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
  “The president of Iran announced that he’s going to free the British hostages as an early Easter gift. As an extra bonus, the Iranian president said he’s going to throw in a case of marshmallow Peeps.” — Conan O’Brien

  

  What do you get when you cross a robot with a pirate??

  Aaaaaaaargh 2D2

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  Crazy Cousins

  I was in Laguna today, so I met Dar & Dave, and Lisa & Joel, and of course my sweet little cousins Tommy and Andy.  Andy kept trying to jump into the fountain and Tommy couldn’t stop playing his Gameboy.  I snapped these photos with my cell phone.  We ate at BJ’s Brewhouse which has the best desserts in the world.  They’re called “Pizookies” and they are out of this world!

   

  And Joel tried the mini beer samplers….cute!

   

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  Is Iraq REALLY that bad? YES!

  This roundup of YouTube clips is meant to give a small sense of what it’s like for the people who are killing and getting killed in Iraq — a view that, limited as it is, one can’t possibly get from the mainstream newsmedia. Terribly sad.

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    Oh Oh!! 

  

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  And Then There Were 8

  American Idol – Sanjaya the One to Beat?
  Sanjaya avoided the Bottom 3 again. Is he the favorite to win it all? Over the past week, even more conspiracies and controversy have arose over America’s most watched show, so see our take and the take from all our users who have commented:
  
  American Idol: Sanjaya survives and the power of mini-skirts
  Top 9 Results Show Quick Thoughts
  Top 9 Performance Grades
  Top 9 Power Rankings

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  Wily Coyote!

   

  Urban coyote gets his space

  An unusual visitor that startled customers at a Quizno’s sandwich shop in downtown Chicago, is now tasting freedom after being released in the suburbs…read more

   

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  Just heard this today, thought it was pretty good. A little like Vienna Teng.

  
  

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  Dogs, Cats & Kids
  
  

  From: Kelsey – Stage Manager
  Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:09 AM
  To: Diane
  Subject: Children’s Bios
  
  Parents of young (Lost) boys,
  
  We would like to put bios in the Peter Pan theater program for each child. The maximum word count is 45. Here is my sample bio for all of you that have not done one before:
  
  Kelsey (Stage Manager) is a junior. Some previous credits include Night Mother(SM), Our Town (SM), …Forum(SM), Oklahoma and Assassins. Previous Village Theater credits include A Perfect Fall (ASM), Jungle Book (ASM), Seussical, Pippin, Les Miserables (Revolve Operator) and Mainstage’s TOMMY (SM intern). She would like to thank friends and family.

  Thanks, and “Break a Leg”

  Chelsea

  Junior Class Stage Manager

  —–Original Message—–
  From: Diane
  Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:17 AM
  To: Carey
  Subject: Jasen’s School Play Today
  
  Carey, I need your help!!  Today is Jasen’s BIG DEBUT as one of the “Lost Boys” in the high school production of Peter Pan and I need a bio for the program!  This is what I have so far.  I’m devastated that it can only be 45 words!
  
  “Jasen (Nibs) is a 5th grader at Eisenhower.  This is Jasen’s first big production!  Jasen keeps busy with sports and lives with his Mom, Dad and 4 brothers.  He would like to thank his Grandma & Pop Pop for being his biggest fans!”

  Thanks for your help Carey

  Love, Diane

  —–Original Message—–
  From: Carey
  Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:27 AM
  To: Diane
  Subject: RE: Jasen’s School Play Today

  LOL, I love Kelsey’s bio.  Broadway here she comes!

   

  This might be a tad much for Jasen’s bio (imagine that) but I CANNOT be restricted to 45 words.  That control freak “Kelsey” is just going to have to deal with it.  He’s MY Godson!!  If she has a problem with that have her call me directly and I will set her “straight”.  (BTW, who the hell is Nibs????  Shouldn’t my favorite Godson be playing Peter????  I may just have to fly up there and teach Chelsea or Kelsey or whatever her damn name is, how we Italians do things!)  At any rate, here’s my first draft

  Jasen (Nibs the Lost Boy) is making his major theatrical debut in Eisenhower High School’s production of Peter Pan, and is thrilled to be reviving the pivotal role of Nibs.  Jasen’s previous credits include swing roles in Teletubbies - the Musical, Harry Potter Goes to Kindergarten, and the “Rent - the Pre-Teen Years (Understudy – Bum near Benny’s Range Rover).  Jasen’s well rounded activities keep him busy with sports, academics and recreational time with his family.  Jasen credits his mother, who still has time to shuttle him to play practice despite raising 5 boys, his Uncle Carey for his interest in musical theater, his two sets of identical twin baby brothers for making him want to stay late after school for rehearsal (and not have to baby-sit  and God (not particularly in that order).  He promises to thank them all on national television when he wins his first Tony. In the meantime he hopes to bring vim and vigor into each role he is blessed enough to win.  Jasen’s name originates from Jase, the Greek God of Theater.  His passion for the arts extends to his musical prowess, as well as his love for pottery spinning.  His film credits include Family Video #611 - Jasen’s first communion, and #101 – Jasen poops on the potty.  He would like to dedicate this performance to his Grandma and Pop Pop for being his biggest fans and always making him believe.

  Too much??

   

  Love,

   

  - Carey -

   

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  (Speaking of) Boys; Beware!!!

  Best viewed with Firefox.  Press F5 if video doesn’t load.

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  The Hip-pest Cat in NYC?  A Tale of two Oreos
  
  

   

  This is Oreo, (which was the name of my dog, that’s why this article caught my eye)  Oreo was the first cat in the New York region to ever to undergo surgical hip replacement, which was just several thousand dollars more than the traditional method; total cat replacement.   Terrible I know…especially since I’ve been reading about all the wonderful veterinary work that Nate Lam does with animals.  Sorry Nate, I’m definitely more of a dog person as evidenced by my Oreo who ended up on the front page of the Chicago Tribune 20 years ago (gasp) for walking 45 miles trying to get home! 
  

  

  RIP Or

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  Most shameless cat joke I know:

  Me:  “Oh, you’re a cat lover?”

  Cat Lover “Yes, I love cats”

  Me: “Oh! We should trade recipes!!” 

   

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  One more tasteless joke: 

  A hooker asked her surgeon to make another hole in her ass.  The surgeon asked, “Why”?  She said, “Business is good, so I’m opening another location.”

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  Thanks to Eric, for finding these 2 videos.  The new Maroon 5 and a different type of Beyonce song.

   

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